Senior Site Manager

Wates Smartspace; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Wates is recruiting a Senior Site Manager for the HMP Hindley project in Hindley, Wigan. You will lead day-to-day site operations, ensure safety and quality, manage subcontractors, and drive on-time delivery within budget.

The role demands strong leadership, proactive problem solving, and a collaborative culture to support a landmark justice infrastructure redevelopment. With responsibility for mentoring site teams and coordinating across multiple work fronts, you’ll play a key role in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and safety legislation.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract packages simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations on a major construction project.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality.
• Coordinate construction activities across multiple work fronts.
• Support programme delivery and identify mitigation opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Site Managers and engineers.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Subcontract management

Programme delivery

Regulatory compliance

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Senior Site Manager

HMP Hindley, Wigan

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

At Wates, we're delivering some of the UK's most significant and complex construction projects, creating outstanding spaces that leave a lasting legacy. As part of the redevelopment of HMP Hindley, we are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to help lead the safe and successful delivery of this major project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team on a flagship scheme that will play a vital role in modernising the UK's justice infrastructure.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll take ownership of key elements of the build programme, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

You will lead site teams and specialist subcontractors, driving performance while fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture across the project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day site operations on a major construction project.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.
• Coordinating construction activities across multiple work fronts.
• Supporting programme delivery and identifying opportunities to mitigate risks.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and developing Site Managers, Engineers and emerging talent within the team.

About You

We're looking for a strong operational leader with experience delivering complex construction projects within a similar contracting environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, construction methodologies and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract packages simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and programme delivery.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Experience within custodial, defence, healthcare, education or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

Why Join Wates?

At Wates, people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a business with a strong order book, a fantastic project pipeline and a reputation for delivering projects that positively impact communities.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Car allowance.
• Award-winning training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to progress within one of the UK's leading construction businesses.
• The chance to play a key role in the delivery of a landmark project.

Ready to help shape the future of HMP Hindley? We'd love to hear from you.